About

Our Faith

Utilizing traditions passed down from the early church Fathers, 'Orthodoxy' draws from the distinct flavor of Eastern Christianity. Meaning "true praise," the Orthodox faith exists to bring glory to God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

Our Story

Since 1907 Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral has been a beacon and witness of the message of Christ to all persons, through Divine Worship, preaching, teaching and living the Orthodox Christian faith.

The present day Cathedral was completed in 1943, an example of Neo-Byzantine architecture, and was modeled after Saint Sophia Cathedral (Hagia Sophia) in modern day Istanbul.

Meet our Team

Our leadership team of Priests and Parish Council members as well as our staff and volunteers all passionately serve with one purpose: to glorify God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Rev. Fr. Athanasios C. Haros

Cathedral Dean

Rev. Fr. Athanasios Haros was born in Chicago, IL and was raised in Denver, CO. He has a B.A. in Music from the University of Colorado College of Music and a Master of Divinity from the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. He was named Proistamenos at the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church in Florence, SC. While in Florence he established “Be Transfigured Ministries,” an internet ministry which publishes and produces original Bible Studies as well as a weekly sermon series. Fr. Athanasios is married to Presvytera Vassi, also a Holy Cross Graduate, who maintains an internet ministry of her own entitled: "In Service and Love.'"

Rev. Fr. Sampson Kasapakis

Assistant Priest

Rev. Fr. Sampson Kasapakis, originally from Chicago, IL, graduated from the University of Central Florida (Orlando) with a B.S. in Psychology and 3 minors in Chemistry, Biology & Leadership Achievement. There he met his wife, Presvytera Mallory. In 2014 Fr. Sampson graduated from the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. He then served as the Youth Director & Pastoral Assistant at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In September of 2015 he was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at our beloved St. Nicholas Cathedral.

Very Rev. Fr. James Rousakis

Vicar of Western Florida

The Very Rev. Father James Rousakis has over 45 years experience being a Greek Orthodox. After faithfully serving as the Presiding Priest for 21 years at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater, FL, he retired in 2012. He currently serves as the Vicar of Western Florida for the Metropolis of Atlanta.